29 August 2011

My cuz Grace went to our place early in the morning. She brought us some of their produce. What was amazing was that she carried with her her mom's homegrown cassava. I was surprised to see such huge cassava. Too bad i was not able to take a photo of it. It was like 24-inch long and both hands forming a circle in diameter. Today is part of the long weekend, and kids are pigging out at home. I thought of making this a cheesy cassava cake. I got a two thumbs up from my nephew. I made it not too sweet and i am loving it! Two thumbs up as well to my cuz and aunt for having green thumbs!

28 August 2011

Oh my goodness! My heart jumped looking at what Sean made! All those luscious fresh strawberry toppings, the creamy chilled cake is just mouth-watering! And yes i am in esctasy! I am actually speechless and overwhelmed and drooling, which is a bad combination as crazy. But really, this is the awesome weekend ever!

It's a sweet sweet weekend! Sean made these choco-cashew nut coated strawberries! Again and will say it for the nth time that strawberries are my ultimate fave fruits here on earth! This is just so sweet! These he got yesterday fresh from the market. On the left side you can see a siamese twin and like a fan looking fruit. These fruits he dipped in melted chocolate and crashed cashew nuts, a substitute for pistachios which he was not able to get. They are extremely, irresistibly luscious!

On Sean's cooking: Pork and Pineapple recipe. One of the easy to cook recipes, a mixture of sweet and sour classic taste and is just simply irresistible. A recipe that will go better with hot steaming rice! Yes and Pig out!!

On food trip down under : Vegetarian Turkish Pide and Shish Kebab. A quick meal that Sean got was something light and healthy. It has been a busy week and he had been complaining and kind of fed up with his regular meal. We recently thought of and checked out some easy to prepare meals. Strawberry cream ref cake will be yummy over weekend. I just can't wait!

Yes we love beef and down under got the best beef i can personally say. Here is what Sean was cooking up beef and veggies stir fry. I totally love this recipe. Quick and easy to prepare and cook. A recipe for those who got limited time and still loves home cooked food.

This crepe actually eaten rolled in leafy vegetables then dip into some sauce. But this time its just plain crepe. Inside was a mixture of beans sprouts, sliced pork and prawns. Just the same with or without the leaf cover taste awesome.

21 August 2011

I ordered for crab claws but my dear sister bought these crab eggs instead since they were not available. She got these in a pack of 25 pieces from a shop that sells these special kind. I was pissed for a little while having the feeling of not getting what i crave for. But just the same, these were delectable as crab claws. Pig out!

20 August 2011

These scrumptious dishes saved my day, Cebu Lechon Liempo (pork belly) & Cebu Lechon Manok (chicken) from Chic-Boy (chicken & pork). I was running late doing my groceries and would not have enough time to cook for lunch on a Saturday. It was already 45 minutes before 12 o'clock and i need to travel from the supermarket to home for another 30 minutes or less. I was thinking of what to cook when i got home and which one is easy and quick to prepare. Hasting and feeling tired, i do not think i can do that anymore. Finally, i decided to just order a cooked food so fam can have lunch immediately when i got home. Chic-Boy came to mind instantly. Not only because the resto is on the same place where i usually do my groceries, it is because their Cebu-style Lechons are one of the family's favorites from all grilled and inasal restos along the area. It's the juiciness and taste of the herbs and spices used for stuffing that i personally loved about them. Their prices are affordable and, i say, "worth it!". Lunch was served just right on time and family had a great time savoring the Lechons!

18 August 2011

Busy as always in the practice which always resort for a quick lunch. But a limited time does not mean you can not indulge yourself on something. Sean and colleagues got a quick treat at 85degrees. What did they get for themselves?

Orel Chocolate

I love the fresh strawberry topping!

Hokkaido Cheese

White chocolate puff base

and mixed with Hokkaido milk cheese

Creme Brulee

Sean tried this today and he liked it.

He wanted to try the Mochi and Panna cotta

but sadly they were not available at that time.

Along side his sweet treat he got himself nuggets and chips (french fries as commonly known) at McDonalds. He did not get any tea from 85degrees for he got himself a soda today.

There are more sweets to try at 85degrees we try to post more if we get them this weekend.

17 August 2011

Food Trip now for Sean. But i must say, i am the one hooked! Drooling over these sweetness. You can find there cakes sliced or whole, mochi, panna cotta, teas, iced coffee, jelly rolls and variety of breads at 85degrees.

U.S. Cheese Cake

Tiramisu

Milk and Dates Tea

If you are looking for some gluten-free cakes they got some available in the shop. Check the locator on the site to find which shop is nearest to you in Sydney.

05 August 2011

Kurt, my nephew is eleven and he wanted pizzas for his birthday today. The nearest we can get is Shakey's. Originally he wanted a grand slam or thin crust. His sister on the other hand wanted a hand-tossed or pan pizza. Since i was not so sure if ever grand slam is still available i just ordered one thin and one hand tossed for pizza. I called in for delivery and because i got my super card i was able to get 2 boxes more for free!

Angus Steakhouse

I got this on thin crust party sized. A premium pizza made from specially blended Angus beef with roasted onions and sliced mushrooms topped with crunchy potato strings. A grand steak out as what it says on the menu. :)

Pepperoni Pizza

This Pepperoni Pizza on thin crust Party sized is what i got for free.

Belly Buster Pizza

This is the hand-tossed pizza i ordered. It got 11 delicious toppings: beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, salami, cheddar cheese, salami bits, mushrooms, red and green bell pepper, onions and black olives. It is kind of spicy a little and we loved the toppings.

Hawaiian Delight Pizza

This is the free hand-tossed pizza i got. It's the all time favorite of my niece for pizza. She just want it plain ham and pineapple on a thicker crust.

Kurt did not expect he'll be getting these. He was surprised when he arrived from school and short after the delivery arrived. I love pizza as well so these ones a sure go!

My share of nephew's 11th birthday cake topped with plain vanilla ice cream. I am loving cakes lately (but still on the not-so-sweet ones). I wonder why the sudden craving for taste of sweetness like these. But anyways, i had so much fun!